The Perfect Place is a non-profit community service organization dependent in part on donations and volunteers. In May we were honored to receive a donation of $3,000 from Hidden Treasures at 1610 Alma School Road in Chandler. Hidden Treasures is a resale shop whose profits are donated to a wide variety of community service organizations.…
Our Program Director, Diane Thackray, decided we needed to add a little bit of posh to Tuesday afternoons. Considering her British background she naturally thought of an afternoon tea. We were all delighted with the idea which resulted in turning out the china cups and saucers and table cloths. It was decided by the participants…
This month we are spotlighting one of our volunteers. Roseann Pantano has been volunteering for three years. She works once a month and fills in as needed; which has become more often than not. The hours at The Perfect Place have been expanded to meet the growing needs of our participants. We could sure use…
Donna Anderson plays the piano and we usually listen but now we sing along. Our participants have become so comfortable with Donna’s monthly visits they croon right along to her tunes. From holiday favorites to hits of their past there is singing, clapping and memories. It is amazing to hear the lyrics come from participants…
What a surprise! Just as the party for our participants and their caregivers was winding down, in pops Santa. And we all had our pictures taken! So much fun and frivolity. The morning started with the Dry Heat Pickers jamming as we enjoyed a festive lunch with holiday cookies. Everyone had been introduced to each…
One of our caregivers who volunteered for Neighbors Who Care would drive participants to the Perfect Place. When she realized the services we provided for adult seniors she was intrigued. Now on Monday, Tuesday and Friday she brings her husband to spend time us. She uses this time to get herself to a doctor’s appointment,…
Daniel Tekunoff is a young entrepreneur, having started his own web design business last year. He also plays classical guitar once a month for the participants of the Perfect Place. He has credited the Allegro School of Music for helping him develop his gift. When asked he states, “The Perfect Place is where God wants…
Hilda has just turned ninety-seven yet looks a young seventy-five. She has lived most of her life in rural Nebraska. She was a licensed nurse from 1938 to 1985. When her husband passed away two years ago she moved in with her daughter Rosemary in Chandler. Hilda has kept active, has written a book of…
Alice Baldwin Flo has somewhere to be every Monday. She is welcomed with a short devotion followed by a time of introduction and sharing with the other participants and volunteers. She laughs as we all do chair exercises; play bingo and deal cards. The repetitive nature of the activities gives her a sense of competence…
Ron Clavecilla plays the guitar and piano. He has lived in the greater Phoenix area and has volunteered to play for the participants of The Perfect Place for the last ten years. When asked why he is such a regular volunteer he replies, “I feel good about using my talents for the greater glory of…